Just a quick slice of history for you. I was born in the cottage rented by the then Caretaker, Alan Sturgeon. I, plus my older brother, ran wild around the college as a children, harrassing students and making friends with all. I studied shorthand, typing and upholstery before the age of 16, and have fond memories of meeting Status Quo when they practised in the music room one night before a gig.

There is many a story I could tell you about that place, having spent 20 years of my life there. My one sorrow was seeing the old prefab buildings go, and to have offices build on the land where I was born all those years before.

Sadly, the man that knew it all inside and out, my father, Alan, is no longer with us, he would have told you a tale or few, and as funny as they were sad.

Well, I'll leave it there. Just wanted to share that with you. Thanks for reading.